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Pictures of Quantock Hillsa Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the county of Somerset
About Quantock Hills
The range of hills covers some 12 miles long, 3 miles wide at the highest point is around 1300 feet. It is particularly imposing and a sharp contrast to Somerset's flatter countryside sprawled out below the Mendip Hills. At the top, the landscape is covered with heather, bracken and bushes of wild fruit. From certain parts along the ridge it is possible to see the Bristol Channel and on a clear day you can see the dramatic panorama of the coast of Wales. The forests of the Quantocks have never been Royal, following the Conquest it was split and parcelled out to Norman baron's, history records these lands have changed families less than in most areas, maybe this is the reason they remain unspoilt and very beautiful. Beneath the hills there are lovely villages and a fertile landscape of farms with fields full of ripening corn. Exploring these little villages is well worth the time, for often you can come across the unexpected tucked away in a leafy lane! Please see below for other recommended attractions and towns to visit near Quantock Hills. Planning a visit? Please help support this website by booking your hotels near Quantock Hills and uploading your pictures. Distances and directions shown below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner Recommended attractions near Quantock HillsAll attractions in Somerset Complete A to Z of attractions in England Recommended towns near Quantock HillsHolford, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction E) Minehead, in the county of Somerset (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction W) Bridgwater, a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset (11.0 miles, 17.8 km, direction E) Burnham-on-Sea, in the county of Somerset (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction E) Selworthy Green, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction W) Luccombe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction W) Winsford, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction W) Porlock, in the county of Somerset (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction W) Withypool, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction W) Culbone, in the county of Somerset (18.1 miles, 29.2 km, direction W) Complete A to Z of towns in England Nearby travel help
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